No. 983 in Chinese
基因
"基因" means "gene."
In a sentence
基因是遗传信息的基本单位。
Genes are the basic units of hereditary information.
The term '基因' here refers to the biological concept of genes as fundamental components in inheritance.
这项研究揭示了许多与疾病相关的基因。
This study revealed many genes associated with diseases.
In this sentence, '基因' describes specific genes identified in scientific research that relates to particular conditions.
他的艺术天赋似乎是他家族基因的一部分。
His artistic talent seems to be a part of his family's genes.
Here, '基因' is metaphorically used to imply inherited traits or natural abilities within a family context.
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